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2024 Map of Mossy Head

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Mossy Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The community of Mossy Head serves as the focal point of this Walton County landscape, centered at the intersection of modern transit corridors and rural history. Located near the Mossy Head Cem, the town sits at the northern edge of the sprawling Eglin Air Force Base, which dominates the southern half of the quadrangle. This juxtaposition highlights the transition from localized residential settlements along W Mossy Head Main St and Shoal River Rd to the expansive, undeveloped lands managed by the military.

Outside the built environment, the terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the headwaters of Alaqua Creek and its many tributaries like Little Alaqua Creek and Steep Head Branch. High ground is found at Sandy Mtn and Liveoak Head, providing relief in a landscape otherwise saturated by branches and ponds. The presence of the Florida National Scenic Trl cutting through the northeast corner emphasizes the area's role as a corridor for both long-distance travel and environmental conservation.